It’s the illustrations that first draw one to this book. Each page will be turned in admiration as one is introduced to the players, coaches, and teams of the Negro Baseball League. The narration is equally admirable. Nelson explains that the narrator is “a collective voice, the voice of every player, the voice of we.” Readers feel as if they are sitting in their den listening to the stories being told. The pain of segregation and the joy of playing the game will be felt by all who board this Ship.
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I like this book because at the beginning it teaches you if you don't know haw to play baseball it teaches you how to.
ReplyDeleteRachel G. 4th